Running totals are used to update totals within a series in Microsoft Excel. For instance, you might use a running total to track an account balance, enrolling students, or even inventory. Usually, a simple expression that adds the previous total to the latest value does the trick. Susan Harkins shows you what to do when a business rule throws a monkey wrench into the works, requiring the use of conditional running totals.
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